A London based NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Media Relations Officer to support the deputy Head of Communications in their external communications.

Your new role

This role will involve liaising with the Deputy Head of Communications to create Media Relations Strategies to increase the public profile of the Trust. Through managing responses to media calls, developing relationships with key journalists and evaluating media and social media strategy you will be responsible for the Trusts public profile. You will promote the Trust's clinicians, maintain digital libraries, databases of media content and take an active interest in the Trusts web presence.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have experience working with national press, broadcast media and issue management. This organisation is looking for a confident professional with the ability to spot strong media stories, write and edit relevant material and step into crisis management situations. You will also have experience of developing story and campaign ideas in time sensitive situations. You will have strong it skills with a knowledge of TV production, Social media. The organisation would value a team player with experience of negotiation and dealing with difficult clients and sensitive information.

What you'll get in return A successful candidate will enjoy a competitive market salary and annual leave benefits in an organisation that values individual contribution and progression.

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